Everyday Superhero

I have spent the last week running around trying to keep my head above the water. I think that I am swimming in a very turbulent sea called Christmas preparations. I have been holding Chocolate parties, Christmas cards, shopping, and school projects, cleaning and my favorite, Laundry.

CCD this last Sunday was on suffering. Redemptive suffering. This is a hugely abstract concept for 10th graders to grasp. Last week also held that a good friend of mine sister had a heart attack one week after giving birth. Her name is Becky Arganbright. She lives in the Twin Cities with her four children and husband. She is a perfect example of how suffering can be redemptive. How we all can benefit from suffering in the world. And how we can use suffering to help others. It is a great gift we have been given and Christ served as the ultimate teacher.

I have heard stories of people praying all night for her. I know that the students at my daughters school will be collecting money for Christmas gifts for the family. I know that all of these good things will be seed for even greater things. And all of them came from suffering.

I know that with all the hustle and bustle of the holidays that Becky reminds us to not take things for granted. We know not the time or the hour. She reminds me that the holidays need to reach beyond our family and friends, but to the communities we live in. Stop and look around you. Who needs help, how can we help? There is always time for a prayer.

Thank you for all of those reminders Becky. We pray daily for your speedy and full recovery. May you be surrounded by the Holy family's healing embrace this blessed season.

For more info and updates on Becky's condition go to : www.caringbridge.org/visit/beckyarganbright